Wilkes University has been awarded a $27,182 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to study how forest management practices influence declining bird species in northeastern Pennsylvania, including prairie warblers and wood thrush. The funding is part of nearly $530,000 announced by the Shapiro Administration to …
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The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University will host evening readings in a variety of genres, featuring alumni, faculty, and guest artists. These readings are free and open to the public and will take place during the program’s low-residency program in January, from Sunday, January 4, …
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Fanta Ballo often says that growing up in Harlem raised both the artist, and the activist, in her. As a teenager, Ballo found that her voice was routinely silenced or overlooked, and so she turned to writing as a way to reclaim her agency, and help process the world around …
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Hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, camping. For Wilkes Adventure Education (WAE), these fun and thrilling experiences are all par for the course. WAE is one of several Student Development programs available at Wilkes, using adventurous, alternative learning approaches to build essential skills such as teamwork, communication, goal setting, problem solving, …
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It is the season of giving, and Wilkes continues to embody the values of service and community. Students, faculty and staff work together across the University to inspire their own efforts to help others and contribute during the holiday season. For anyone looking to donate, below are a few opportunities …
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This holiday season, Wilkes University’s Division of Performing Arts is excited to present a variety of concerts showcasing vocal, orchestral, band and jazz performances. Free and open to the public, the performances run from Nov. 23 – Dec. 7, 2025, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts …
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As Elijah “Eli” Gordon ‘24 graduated from Wilkes, his father, Ivan Gordon, began his tenure on the board of trustees. Eli Gordon, a graduate of the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, recently came back to campus with his father – not only to take part in the Homecoming festivities …
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Channeling creativity is something that has always come naturally to Rocco Pugliese. A lifelong performer, the senior from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, began his Wilkes journey as a sophomore in the Upward Bound program. His passions eventually led him to study music recording technology at Luzerne County Community College before transferring to …
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At Wilkes, Isabella “Bella” Lesante will “turn passion into purpose, and purpose into impact.” Lesante, a transfer student, is following her vision to help others. For over 20 years, Lesante, from Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, has been involved with Community Services for Sight, a local, non-profit organization whose mission is to help …
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On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Wilkes University’s Center for Continued Learning will present a free screening of the documentary Recovery City, followed by a panel discussion with the film’s Producer and Director, Lisa Olivieri, as part of their ongoing Healthcare Seminars. Designed for working healthcare professionals, the screening and panel discussion …